Key features of the plug-in:
TAL-EQ is a versatile graphical equalizer designed for great sound, a fast workflow, and effortless usability. It features dynamic processing and multiple stereo editing modes. The spectrum view displays the frequency content and all changes in real time. Supports band frequencies from 10Hz up to 30kHz.
This plugin always runs with zero latency without oversampling and emulates the frequency
response of analog equalizers. The topology-preserving filter remains stable even with fast dynamic
modulations
and is optimized for CPU efficiency.
Each band can be fully automated. Undo/redo and A/B comparison are also included,
making it easy to find the perfect setting for any audio material. Use the mouse wheel to zoom
in and out.
Customize the plugin: scale the UI to expand the EQ workspace, adjust the size of knobs and text, or change text and background colors to your liking.
The workflow is intuitive and simple. Double-click to create a new EQ band. Hold down SHIFT
while creating a band to enable dynamics immediately. Use the mouse and mouse wheel to set the
position and adjust Q, or use the knobs at the bottom, or enter values directly with the
keyboard. Multi-selection is also possible to edit multiple bands in one step.
Double-click a band or use the X icon to delete it. Adjust the slope of the bell curve to create a
flat-top bell filter, a flat-top bandpass, or a steeper shelf, low-pass, or high-pass filter.
Most filters support a slope from 12dB up to 96dB per octave.
Shelf and bell filters support dynamic processing. This allows the EQ band gain to be controlled by the input level of the affected frequency range, helping you achieve more transparent mixes. For example, you can reduce the low end of a bass only when the kick plays—similar to sidechain compression, but less intrusive, since it affects only specific frequency ranges rather than the entire signal. It can also be used for de-essing when certain frequencies exceed a threshold, while leaving quiet parts untouched, along with many other creative applications.
| DYNAMIC | Enables or disables dynamic processing. |
| S-CHAIN | When enabled, the side-chain signal is used to control the dynamics. |
| AUTO | Auto threshold mode. When disabled a threshold slider shows up that lets you adjust it manually. |
| RANGE | A positive or negative decibel range for the dynamic changes (+-36dB). |
| ATTACK / RELEASE | The attack / release time in milliseconds. |
You can adjust the output volume or pan the signal. With MS enabled, the volume of the mono or
stereo part can be adjusted separately. A phase invert button is also available.
The plugin also offers different processing options for each band:
| STEREO | Processes the stereo signal. |
| LEFT / RIGHT | Processes the left or right channel. |
| MID | Processes only the mono part of the signal. |
| SIDE | Processes only the stereo part of the signal. |
A click on the preset name opens the menu:
Show Color Dialog...
Opens a dialog that lets you choose different plugin colors. You can also specify your own hex color to create a custom look and feel. The first two hex digits represent the opacity value.
UI Scale Down / Up
Allows you to scale UI components like knobs, buttons, and text. Use scale up if you prefer larger text and controls. The resizer in the bottom right corner increases the UI size/workspace but does not scale the knobs.
UI default scale
Restores the default scaling and size for the plugin UI.
Version
Shows the plugin version.
Registration Info
Shows the email address used to register the product.
The document icon opens the preset browser. The disk icon saves a preset to disk. Undo/redo
arrows let you step through modifications, and the A/B button allows quick comparison between
two different settings.
BYP
Disables processing, useful for comparing the processed signal with the original audio.
DEFAULT
Loads the default preset, which is always the file named “default” in the preset folder. You can overwrite this file if you want to define a new default preset.
FFT
Enables or disables the real-time spectrum analyzer shown behind the EQ curves.
MIDI LEARN
Lets you MIDI-automate every band parameter, including band selection (selection arrows). “Edit selected” ensures that the currently selected band can be controlled.
SCALE
Controls the global scale of all EQ gains. This should remain at 100% in most cases.
Double-clicking any slider or knob resets it to the default value. This is especially
useful for the Q parameter, where a value of 0.707 guarantees a flat passband and the
steepest possible slope for low-pass, high-pass, and shelf filters.
The plugin comes with many factory presets, most of them created by Andi Vax, a few by Solidtrax and one by Saif Sameer.
The plugin will run in demo mode without registration. You will receive a key after the payment. The plugin will ask for the key if you open the UI. You need to be online, but offline registration is also possible. You can always login and download the key.
Frequency response of the EQ (16 kHz sample rate with bands above Nyquist):
Ducking demo:
The plug-in produces a rising white noise sound every minute.